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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:13 PM (permalink)
This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA 790i FTW Digital Motherboard (part number 132-YW-E180-  )
(The 790i FTW and Ultra boards are further down the page)


DZ19 BIOSis available now, the major highlights are listed below:

  • Improves compatibility with external RAID devices.
BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:
FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method
  • Download the following executable: E180_DZ19.exe
  • Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
  • Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
  • Press "Y" to program BIOS
  • After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS
 
CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method
  • Download the following .iso file: E180_DZ19.iso 
  • Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
  • Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device.
  • The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS.
  • After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely.
  • Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.
 
Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
  • Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
  • Download nForce System Tools and  E180DZ19.bin
  • Install nForce System Tools Suite and run the NVIDIA Update Utility
  • Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
  • Now select browse and locate E180_DZ19.bin
  • Select load bios
  • After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
  • Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
  • Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system.
  • Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.
post edited by EVGATech_DaveB - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 4:58 PM
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    EVGA 790i FTW Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:06 PM (permalink)
    This BIOS is ONLY for the EVGA 790i FTW SLI Motherboard (part number 132-YW-E179-   )

    SZ17 BIOS is available now, the major highlights are listed below:

    • Improves compatibility with external RAID devices
    BIOS updating can be accomplished VIA the below methods:
    FLOPPY Installation - Recommended installation method
    • Download the following executable: E179_SZ17.exe
    • Insert blank floppy disk into drive and run executable
    • Restart machine, and set floppy as the primary boot device
    • Press "Y" to program BIOS
    • After flash, power off PC completely, on reboot load defaults in BIOS
     
    CD/DVD Installation - Recommended installation method
    • Download the following .iso file: E179_SZ17.iso
    • Use a CD Burning software to burn the .iso image onto a blank CD (Nero, Alochol 120%, MagicISO etc.)
    • Restart machine, and set the CD Drive as the primary boot device.
    • The BIOS flash process will begin, Press “Y” to program BIOS.
    • After flash remove the CD, power off PC Completely.
    • Turn on the PC and load defaults in BIOS.
     
    Windows Installation - Alternate installation method
    • Before updating your BIOS, please load BIOS defaults by hitting the delete key during POST and select: “Load Defaults.” Now select “Save & Exit Setup.” After that has been completed please follow these instructions:
    • Download nForce System Tools and  E179SZ17.bin
    • Install nForce System Tools Suite and run the NVIDIA Update Utility
    • Once Update Center opens, Check the box “Clear CMOS” and then hit apply at the bottom right hand corner
    • Now select browse and locate E179SZ17.bin
    • Select load bios
    • After update center finishes, completely shutdown your system
    • Once the system is off, unplug your PSU and press the power button on the front of your case. (This will discharge the Motherboard.)
    • Wait 30-60 seconds to turn on or plug in your PSU and start up your system.
    • Press "Delete" to once again enter the BIOS, and load defaults. Save and exit; your system BIOS is now updated.
     
    post edited by EVGATech_DaveB - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:00 PM
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